Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free meaning
What does the saying 'Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free' mean?
Idiom: Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free
Meaning:
This idiom is usually used to refer to men who don't want to get married, when they can get all the benefits of marriage without getting married.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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